MSA’s helmet business, Gallet, is based in France so it’s more than fitting that they would launch a new helmet line during the upcoming Milipol exposition in Paris. The ARCH line will include 4 new models with some very interesting design features. The four variations of this new helmet series are the Gallet TC 800/801/802 and Gallet TC 500, all sporting the proprietary Accessory Rail Combat Helmet (ARCH) system.
Look for full details soon.
Thanks Jack!
Core Survival developed the Attach Patch to offer a user-configurable DIY-style mounting option for the HEL-STAR 6 helmet light.
Depending on the model, the Attach Patch It can be sewn to a helmet cover, tied in place with the cordage provided or glued directly to the helmet shell via Very-High-Bond permanent adhesive. Regardless, it incorporates bungees to held the strobe fast during use yet facilitate easy removal.
First off, you need to know what a Mitznefet is. The Mitznefet is a mesh helmet shaper used by Israeli troops to break up the outline of their helmets. See below for a photo.
Agilite just introduced a MultiCam variant of this bit effective bit of Israeli kit. Since it’s made from mesh, Agilite also suggests that it can be worn without a helmet, directly on the head, allowing “for an air flow to the head and for heat to escape keeping you shaded, camouflaged and cool in combat environments.”
www.agilitegear.com/helmet-covers/israeli-helmet-cover-mitznefet
Orion Design Group has introduced a Ops-Core Bump Shell specific camouflage cover. These covers are now available through the website for pre order, covers will begin shipping December 1st 2013. Manufactured by LBT Inc, the covers are Berry compliant and available in MultiCam, size M/L or L/XL.
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I know it seems like a long time coming but the Ops-Core cover in MultiCam for the FAST helmet is now available through their website.
Above you can see the goggle strap retention flap as well as removable counterweight pouch.
Features:
-Lightweight mesh construction
-Para-cord attachment points for natural foliage, camouflage material or cable management
-Rear Velcro® goggle strap retention and removable rear pouch for ANVis battery pack or counterweight
-Protects the shell while still providing all of the FAST helmet platform functionality
-Attaches with integrated Velcro® tabs
-Template and instructions for NVG hole pattern included
Late last year 3M purchased armor producer Ceradyne. At this year’s AUSA Annual Meeting & Expo Ceradyne displayed their wares in the 3M booth. This new helmet, the 3M “Defender” Ultra Light Weight Ballistic Bump Helmet caught my eye but I was not allowed to photograph it. However, they did hand me a brochure. It leverages the technology they developed for the USMC’s Enhanced Combat Helmet program. I though I’d share the brochure with you. Hopefully, we’ll be able to share more at SHOT Show.
Team Wendy already incorporates a Wilcox Industries VAS shroud onto their helmets. Now, they’ve produced a test bed bump helmet that integrates the Wilcox powered helmet technology developed for their Mohawk helmet technology demonstrator.
The helmet is wired internally for power with contacts in the VAS Shroud to support hot shoe NOD mounts. Additionally, as you can see from the photos, one rail is powered directly and on the opposite side, they’ve selected a powered Mil Std 1913 rail.
The battery pack attaches to the rear of the helmet and can be easily removed. Once again, these are not final, production articles but rather a test bed to demonstrate the capability.
Gentex Corporation was presented the SAFE Team Achievement Award at the 51st annual SAFE Association Symposium in Reno, Nevada. Gentex, who was recognized for their participation on the Ballistic Aircrew Helmet Acquisition (BAHA) Urgent Operation Need (UON) Team, received the reward due to their ability to enhance HGU-56/P Rotary-Wing Helmet ballistic capabilities within required weight constraints.
The BAHA UON team created a Quick Reactionary Capability (QRC) program that changed materials and processing methods to increase ballistic capability by more than 100% than the standard Gentex HGU-56/P Rotary-Wing Helmet and MFS – without increasing the weight. As a result of the high intensity efforts of the QRC program, the new Gentex HGU-56P ABH System was created.
Gentex featured the HGU-56/P ABH System at this year’s SAFE Association Symposium which took place October 14th-16th. The ABH System provides rotarty aircrew the best ballistic protection possible These ballistic enhancements add no additional weight to the rotary-wing helmet ensuring maxium comfort and mission endurance capability are maintained. The HGU-56/P is designed with modularity in mind, seamlessly integrating additional system components, including laser protective visors, NVG mounts, and communications systems, all of which can be utilized to increase performance and functionality.
